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The History of Model Trains

Article Category: Shopping

Author Name: chickie maxwell

Every builder, operator and hobbyist of model trains distinctly recalls the first model train set that caught his enthusiasm and interest. It is most likely a Lionel train set that was very popular during the mid-twentieth century given to him as a Christmas present, running around its tracks around the Christmas tree. Or maybe it was a set owned by a friend or relative that he may have helped build and construct. To appreciate them better, it is worth knowing the history of the model train and its continued evolution.

Man always had the capacity and urge to build models of actual things. It is thus not surprising that as soon as trains were invented and became operational, man also built models and toys that imitated them. Model trains are extremely popular even today. Children have always loved toys modeled from vehicles.

However, the first model trains were not initially intended as toys. They were utilized to promote real trains as a mode of transportation. They were used as models to sell tickets and show people what trains looked like.

The Victorian era saw the increased production of trains as toys, and many different types of toy trains became available. Some were very expensive, even having workable "steam" engines. Other simpler models were made of lead or tin.

The complete clockwork model train set was first seen during the 1890's. These trains were too expensive for the average citizen, and thus they were only a luxury of the rich. The first accessories and parts were also seen at this time. These made personalization of train sets possible. Several different types of trains and tracks were sold, and continued improvements and refinements further increased their beauty, elegance and functionality. Soon, many other companies rose in competition, and most of these producers were found in Germany.

It is around this time that manufacturers found a whole new market for the model trains. It is not only children who were fascinated with them, but adult enthusiasts as well. More sophisticated models and railways began to be marketed, and this had a great appeal. Up to the present time, model trains and railroads have a large following in many adult hobbyists.

Newer and more complex models began to be built. Hobby magazines started publication, and the hobby soon became popular in the United States and United Kingdom.

During the First World War, German importation of model trains to the U.S. and Europe stopped, and this created opportunities for American producers who soon filled the resulting void. This made Lionel trains widespread and popular, making it the American icon for model trains that it is today.

It was also during this period that model trains became more affordable to the average hobbyist. The market then became much larger, with simple inexpensive model sets being produced by American manufacturers. And from the 1930's onward, models increased in complexity, with more and more hobbyists being attracted to the hobby. The mid-twentieth century saw the rise of the popularity of the hobby. New accessories, parts, models and innovations to the models were also produced, continuing up to this day. Today , the model train hobby has a legion of dedicated followers.

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